Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “Shredder’s Mind” BlendJet 2 Portable Blender
Price: $59.99 Buy Here
Overview
Can you believe that the turtles are preparing to turn 40? After four decades of entertainment galore, we have seen the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stay on top of the mountain as of of the greatest squads in pop culture history. Pop culture is thankful for all of their contributions, and so are we – with a lot of collected merchandise donning the shelves of fans worldwide. BlendJet have released a totally radical design celebrating the foursome with their new BlendJet 2 portable blender. After sending us one to test out here at Capsule Computers, we are here to give our impressions on this product that may be the best thing since sliced pizza. Let’s take a look.
Visual Design
As you can see, this product is first and foremost designed featuring the “Shredder’s Mind” design, which features beautiful artwork from the 1987 animated series in a bold purple design. The official logo is printed right on the jar, with an iconic pizza on the top. Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello all come on the blender itself, along with April, Splinter, and Shredder – who acts as the background image. Its a very clear and crisp design that fans are sure to appreciate. I think my biggest worry with the art was that it could be a sticker or cheaply pressed, but this paint is of high quality and should not peel or fade over time, which is actually pretty great considering how similar products with pop culture flare usually cut corners. This BlendJet 2 however is just as great of a display piece as it is a portable appliance, which looks fantastic in the kitchen, on a shelf, or on the go.
Quality
I honestly do not do a lot of blending, or even think much about appliances in general other than “I need a toaster” or “but I just bought that fridge in 2005!”. That said, I have owned some portable fare in the past, such as the Magic Bullet, and this product is far superior. Taking the blender out, it feels light but still has some weight to the jar and the blender itself, as the jar is thick and sturdy, and the base being a hard plastic that seems to also incorporate the same type of quality. The lid also is well made, as once secure, it holds tight and is super durable, even with a packed load in the unit. This means you can tip it in any direction, even while blending and not have to worry about spills or drips.
Performance
I honestly am bad at this. I am that person who uses products once or twice that have a gimmick and put them aside quickly, as they seem to be more trouble than they are worth when it comes to time consumption. I am being honest here by saying I have never had my entire grocery list change so quickly due to a product ever, as I am now buying frozen fruit, nuts, chocolate, and anything that sounds like an interesting experiment to see just how this product performs.
When I first tried the BlendJet, I put a cup of ice in, some fruit and yogurt, and instantly got a red light as the blender refused to cut up the ice. After pouring out my concoction temporarily, I added a liquid base of water and viola! Within twenty seconds my drink was ready, with everything blended to perfection. You see, it isn’t just about the blades, but the power the blades make with a liquid inside. As you blend, a strong cyclone of water mashes ingredients to the side, eventually pulling them to the blade until everything is smooth. The device detects when smooth, so there is little guess work involved as well, making this unit easy to use for any age. There are also safety features included where it will stop if the jar is loose for any reason, or the blender detects something that could burn out the motor that it just cannot crush (hence the ice).
On the website, I do know ice is advertised as something it can crush up, but I made around ten drinks in five days, and only two gave me issues (one involving ice and the other involving chocolate), which is pretty great considering how sensitive most other portable blenders can be. If you want a frozen smoothie, frozen fruit is by far more flavorful, and easier to blend for this particular unit. Clean up is equally as impressive. Twenty seconds with soap and water and that same power makes the class crystal clear, ready to use all over again. Yes, it is that fast and the non-stick jar makes this so convenient for multiple uses at a time with family or friends. It is also waterproof (even at the charger port), so getting it a bit wet is no issue whatsoever.
Final Thoughts
Its rare I can say that a simple product could change my perception of an entire sphere of devices, but the BlendJet did just that. I went in for the TMNT love, and ended up transforming my entire kitchen to simply compliment this product. The Blendjet 2 really is easy to use, clean, and use again, making it something that us that play games and itch for convenience will love and utilize for years to come. High in quality and practical, the BlendJet 2 may be one of the most radical products on the market today.
